Arlington Post Office
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flyingmoose
N 38° 53.145 W 077° 05.734
18S E 318240 N 4306185
Located at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and North Hudson Street.
Waymark Code: WM17G2N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2023
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Marker Text:
In the first half of the 20th Century, Arlington County changed from a handful of separate neighborhoods to a cohesive community with its own identity and government. The establishment of a central post office was a major factor in this transformation. Built in 1937, the Arlington post office was the first federal building constructed in the county. Lobby murals depicting scenes about Arlington history were painted by Auriel Bessemer in 1939. In 2000, it was named in honor of Joseph L. Fisher, former U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 10th District. This building is a designated Arlington County Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marker Title: Arlington Post Office
Marker Location: Post Office
County or Independent City: Arlington
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Arlington County
Marker Number: Not listed
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